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Welcome to the Aboriginal Affairs Victoria Website Aboriginal Affairs Victoria (AAV) is the Victorian Government's central point of advice on all aspects of Aboriginal affairs in Victoria. This policy advice may relate to services provided by other State Government agencies, Commonwealth departments, or to services delivered within the Aboriginal community. AAV is often the first point of call by members of the Aboriginal community and its organisations requiring information on a wide range of issues. An important aspect of the work of AAV is to promote knowledge and understanding about Victoria's Aboriginal people within the wider community. AAV also administers legislation that protects Aboriginal cultural heritage in Victoria. This function relies on close co-operation with the various Aboriginal communities around the State. AAV's Objectives: promote the social, economic and cultural development of Victoria's Aboriginal communities protect and promote Victoria's Aboriginal cultural heritage improve coordination and monitoring of the development of government policy relating to the delivery of programs and services to Victoria's Aboriginal people promote and strengthen effective relationships between government agencies with Victoria's Aboriginal communities; and promote a greater awareness and understanding of Victoria's Aboriginal people. New arrangements: Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 Victoria’s Aboriginal cultural heritage is now protected by the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006. AAV’s Heritage Services web section has been updated with new information, maps, forms, guides and support details.	Quick Links
		Minister
		Aboriginal Heritage Council
		Heritage Services
		Registered Aboriginal Parties
		New Representative Arrangements for Indigenous Victorians
		Towards a Safer Future for Indigenous Families and Communities (PDF 835kb)
		The Victorian Government Indigenous Affairs Report: 2006 - 2007
		DVC Grants Program
		Improving the lives of Indigenous Victorians: Victorian Indigenous Affairs Framework (PDF 1.92mb)
		Victorian Indigenous Funding Agreements

Web Site Updates

DPCD's websites are progressively being updated to reflect the changes following the establishment of the department. This means you will continue to see some references to the Department for Victorian Communities (DVC) as changes are being made.

AAV's responsibilities are performed through its three branches: Planning and Development, Heritage Services, and Portfolio Services.